Why Not?

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(03-10-2022, 11:08 AM)casear2727 Wrote: I appreciate the good points.

Awuzie and Hilton fill 2 out of the 3 CB spots - as of right now one is open with the most likely option being Eli Apple - thus I say Bates is crucial.  An upgrade here lessens this of course.  But my thoughts are based on current roster and the risk of replacing a player.  FS replacement, especially with a rookie is way riskier than replacing WR3 with a rookie.

Then upgrade the more important position instead of overpaying a FS.

You're projecting replacing Boyd with someone else because you believe Bates is a higher priority.  Well, do a different projection because you already admitted CB is a higher priority than FS. You're completely inconsistent in your logic.

Quote:I am absolutely against Bates being the highest paid Safety - he hasnt earned that, but again as of today this is simply position priority with current roster over the actual player.

If that is true and you're argument is consistent with your own logic supporting your position, you should be prioritizing CB over FS and WR3. But, your argument doesn't follow your own logic. It's scattershot at best.

Quote:"do we even make the Bowl without the clutch performance in critical situations by TB?"

If we had a $10M RG and Trent Taylor, or whoever, I would say yes of course we do.  Boyd averaged 28 yds in the playoffs.  His 800 yards during the season is very productive but my theory is that we were forced to play the short/quick pass game.  Improved blocking opens up the run game and we are able to actual incorporate 5-7 drop pass concepts.  Our offense was quick hitches/slants due to so much pressure and these plays benefit the WR3 with LB coverage.  

1. Why isn't the opposing defense in nickel vs 3 WRs?

2. Do only WR3s run hitches or slants? If that's true maybe the offense shouldn't be so predictable.

Quote:If we get the oline help we need this league hasnt seen what our offense can really do. We led the league in every long pass category and we literally ran one quick go route for each of them.  Imagine the deep posts and double moves with Higgins & Chase?   This offense does not need a 10M guy at WR3, we can draft a guy everyone will love that is dangerous every time he touches the ball with 4.3 speed or just a good hands guy.  If we keep both Higgins and Chase, while we have Mixon, the WR3 and TE become check downs.

This is another ridiculous subjective statement not grounded in reality.

Last draft there were nine WRs that meet just your speed requirement of 4.3s.  Only one matched or exceeded Boyd's production as a WR3 and that was Ja'marr Chase as a WR1.  The only other two that even came close were R. Moore and E. Moore both of which were drafted in the second round. The other six WRs with 4.3s speed combined didn't match Boyd's production. It would take those six WRs combined with either R. Moore or E. Moore to get more production out of a rookie WR than Boyd.  And unless you're willing to spend a 1st or 2nd round pick on that type of receiver to replace Boyd at WR3, you're living in a fantasy. We both know you aren't suggesting spending a 1st or 2nd round pick on a new WR3. But, if you have some info that suggests otherwise, show me. I'd love to see it.

Quote:We need to dispense with fan favs and direct dollars to the most crucial positions.  Just my opinion.

Then by your own logic and assessment of the roster, you should be directing dollars to improve CB instead of FS or WR3. But, you don't follow your own logic.